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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Happy news on Harry's birthday

Harry Bertoia would have been 100 years old today. Appropriately, the Bertoia family and Important Records announced today that the Kickstarter project to raise money for the purchase of equipment necessary to save Harry's massive archive of Sonambient tape reels and release unheard works has been fully funded.

With 3 hours to go, 226 backers have raised $18,912, which exceeds the $15,000 goal. I'm proud to have contributed, and there's still time for you to participate if you'd like.

Total raised, $19,581. I hope the tapes were properly stored so they can be rerecorded onto modern media. I'm surprised I never heard of him before today since in lived only a few hours away from where I lived in PA. I really want to see/hear his sound art.

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I love vintage modern design and the creative men and women behind it. I research the iconic as well as the obscure and share what I've learned about their lives and their timeless designs. I also keep an eye on present-day designers and new modern furnishings. Join me in my tribute to the old and the new and my joyful celebration of the unique style that results when they come together.